Fluid-filled durable pet bed

ABSTRACT

An inflatable bed is filled with a fluid, whether it is a gas or a liquid, a desirable, in order to form a comfortable bed. The durable pet bed has at least two layers of bullet resistant fabric therein, with a fluid chamber therein protected on all sides by the bullet resistant fabric layers and capable of receiving a gas, fluid, gel, or liquid to provide comfort and safety for the pet using the bed.

This invention relates to a durable pet bed and more particularly to afluid-filled, durable pet bed, which endures chewing and other adverseconditions; and provides a durable, comfortable, fluid inflatable petbed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

When an inflatable bed is filled with a fluid, whether it is a gas or aliquid, a desirable, comfortable bed can be achieved, thanks in greatpart to the fluid. A fluid containing bed can easily adjust to the shapeand weight of whoever uses the bed. As these beds are highly desirablefor human use, they are also desirable for pet use.

Most pet beds, especially beds for dogs, are chewed or clawed by the petand suffer other assaults on the integrity thereof. As the bed is chewedor clawed, it suffers wear and tear. The wear and tear can lead to aquick and frequent replacement of the bed. It also may cause injury tothe pet as the bed loses its function. A bed is especially hazardous ifpieces break off or are otherwise separated therefrom, and are ingestedby the pet.

It is also quite simple for the claws or the teeth of a pet to puncturea fluid filled bed. These factors also mitigate against the use of afluid filled bed for a pet. Such a puncture permits escape of the fluidand ruins the bed.

Yet such beds are a desirable attraction for pets. Not only does the bedprovide comfort for the pet; it also provides better sleepingconditions.

Such a bed provides both comfort and health factors. Yet, it is verydifficult to provide a durable bed and safe bed of the fluid filled typefor a pet, such as a cat or a dog.

Especially problematic for a dog, a cat or another pet is recovery fromsurgery. A comfortable place to sleep is important for such recovery.Yet, surgery makes it hard for a pet to get comfortable for sleeping. Aproperly designed bed can help such a recovery.

If a fluid-filled pet bed can be developed, which is durable whilemaintaining safety, and still providing comfort, great advantages can beobtained. However, such a pet bed is conspicuously unavailable and eventaught not to be practical.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Among the many objectives of this invention is the provision of adurable, fluid-filled pet bed, which provides comfort and safety for apet.

A further objective of this invention is the provision of a durable,fluid-filled pet bed, utilizing a bullet resistant fabric.

Yet a further objective of this invention is the provision of a durable,fluid-filled pet bed having a cover.

A still further objective of this invention is the provision of adurable pet bed having a cover thereover.

Another objective of this invention is the provision of a durable petbed with a liquid filling therein.

Yet another objective of this invention is the provision of a durablepet bed with a gas filling therein.

Still, another objective of this invention is the provision of a durablepet bed with a fluid filling therein.

Moreover another objective of this invention is the provision of adurable pet bed with a gel filling therein.

Also, an objective of this invention is the provision of a durable petbed with a plurality of layers therein.

A further objective of this invention is the provision of a durable petbed, which is comfortable for post surgery patients with a plurality oflayers therein.

These and other objectives of the invention (which other objectivesbecome clear by consideration of the specification, claims and drawingsas a whole) are met by providing a durable pet bed having at least twolayers of bullet resistant fabric therein, with a fluid chamber thereinprotected on all sides by the bullet resistant fabric layers and capableof receiving a gas, fluid, gel, or liquid to provide comfort and safetyfor the pet using the bed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a top perspective view of the durable pet bed 100 of thisinvention.

FIG. 2 depicts a block diagram in order to show a structure for thedurable pet bed 100 of this invention.

FIG. 3 depicts an exploded, perspective view of the durable pet bed 100of this invention.

FIG. 4 depicts a top plan view for the durable pet bed 100 of thisinvention.

FIG. 5 depicts a bottom plan view for the durable pet bed 100 of thisinvention.

FIG. 6 depicts a top plan view for the durable pet bed 100 of thisinvention showing the doughnut shape 160.

FIG. 7 depicts a top plan view for the durable pet bed 100 of thisinvention showing the rectangular shape 170.

FIG. 8 depicts a top plan view for the durable pet bed 100 of thisinvention showing the pillow shape 180.

FIG. 9 depicts a top plan view for the durable pet bed 100 of thisinvention showing the corner triangular shape 190.

FIG. 10 depicts an exploded view for the durable pet bed 100 of thisinvention according to FIG. 6, showing a center pillow 200 for thedoughnut shape 160.

FIG. 11 depicts a perspective view for the durable pet bed 100 of thisinvention according to FIG. 6, showing a center pillow 200 for thedoughnut shape 160.

Throughout the figures of the drawings, where the same part appears inmore than one figure of the drawings, the same number is appliedthereto.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

A durable pet bed has a fluid receiving section or fluid chamberprotected by at least two layers of the same or different version of abullet resistant material, and a decorative cover or padded cover. Thedecorative or padded cover both conceals the bullet resistant material,and provides a desirable and functional appearance.

This bed is especially beneficial for those pets recovering from surgeryby removing the pressure points on wounds and removes the pressurepoints for animals with arthritis in addition to many other medicalbenefits. Because the bed does not contain the standard fibers and foamin traditional beds, these beds are less likely to attract pests, fleasor other problems commonly found in dog beds made today, which in turnminimizes and avoids disease and illness in animals caused thereby.Additionally for the same reason, the bed of this invention is lesslikely to hold the odors caused by pet dander or other undesirableitems, which can trigger human allergic reactions.

The bullet resistant material is most preferably a woven fabric. Withthe bullet resistant material, the cover provides additional durabilityto the durable pet bed. The at least two layers of bullet resistantmaterial contains the fluid receiving section or fluid chamber thereinand substantially reduces any puncture or loss of fluid from the fluidreceiving section or fluid chamber. It also renders the bed moredurable. The decorative cover adds to a desired appearance for the bed.

Many suitable bullet resistant woven fabrics exist for the purposes ofthis invention. KEVLAR is a registered trademark of the E. I. DupontCompany of Wilmington, Del., which is a usable fabric for the bulletresistant woven fabric. Denier nylon is also both a usable fabric andthe most preferred fabric for the bullet resistant woven fabric. Otherbullet resistant woven fabrics may also be used.

Most preferably, denier nylon is the bullet resistant woven fabric used.Preferably, the denier nylon has a denier of 450 to 1800. Morepreferably, the denier nylon has a denier of 1500 to 1750. Mostpreferably, the denier nylon has a denier of 1650 to 1725.

In a preferred fashion, at least two layers of denier nylon fabric witha fleece cover secured around the outer surface contains a flexiblematerial between the layers while providing an inner chamber. The fluidreceiving chamber is formed from a rayon or durable material capable ofcontaining a fluid and adds to the durability of the inner chamber.

Due to its flexibility and durability, the bullet resistant denier nylonfabric is the preferred fabric for use in this bed. More particularly,the denier nylon has a woven texture and is suitable for forming bulletresistant devices. As these fabrics of denier nylon are layered, afleece cover is stitched glued or otherwise secured there around. Otherbullet resistant flexible materials or fabric may also be used.

Any suitable cover fabric, whether woven or non woven may cover thebullet resistant fabric and the other contents of the durable pet bed.The preferred fabric is a fleece fabric, which is preferably crossstitched to be secured over the bullet resistant fabric. Any othersecuring method, including but not limited to sewing, gluing or sealing,is usable. This cross stitched fleece fabric gives the best product.

In order to minimize breakage or rupture of the fluid containing packageor fluid chamber, the fluid may include sealing agents to react with theair and seal the open hole or other source of fluid leak. Furthermore,in a preferred form, the fluid containing package has a valve, throughwhich a liquid may be inserted therein.

If it is desired to use a gas to fill the fluid containing package, aconversion valve may be used. A typical and suitable conversion valve isa gas valve of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,058 to MathewR. P. Perrone, Jr., incorporated herein by reference can used to fillthe bed with a gas. By applying the valve conversion to the liquidreceiving valve, gas, such as compressed air, may be insertedtherethrough, and form the fluid- filled bed.

The cover, the fluid chamber, or the bullet resistant fabric may bewelded or hermetically sealed. Such structure adds strength to thedurable pet bed.

In FIG. 1, durable pet bed 100 supports dog 102. Bed 100 has a filling104 of fluid, such as water or air or a gel, which renders bed 100extremely comfortable for dog 102 or other pet.

Referring now to FIG. 2, block diagram for durable pet bed 100 has aninner fluid receiving sleeve 120 with a first material layer 152covering and containing the fluid receiving chamber 120. A secondmaterial layer 154 covers and contains the first material layer 152, sothat first material layer 152 is between the sleeve 120 and secondmaterial layer 154. Both the first material layer 152 and the secondmaterial layer 154 are formed of bullet resistant woven fabric or otherbullet resistant material.

The fluid receiving chamber 120 may be made of any flexible fluidcontainable or holding material. In case of a puncture, the fluidreceiving chamber 120 may be self sealing, react with the fluidcontained therein to seal the puncture, or have combinations of suchmaterials therein for the sealing purposes. Such a structure permits thebed 100 to resist claw or teeth puncture problems. Both the firstmaterial layer 152 and the second material layer 154 cooperate therewithto at least minimize puncture problems.

With the further consideration of FIG. 2, at least one decorativematerial layer 156 may be placed over the second material layer 154.Preferably, the at least one decorative material layer 156 also adds tothe durability of the bed 100. Included in the cover or decorativematerial layer 156 may optionally be a pillow shape 180 (shown in FIG.8). The entire assembly of durable bed 100 may be secured by stitchingor welding 136. A strip of flashing skirt 128 may optionally be insertedat the edge of the layers to facilitate the stitching or welding.

The fluid receiving valve 130 for the fluid receiving chamber 120extends through the first material layer 152, the second material layer154, and the at least one decorative material layer 156. Fluid receivingvalve 130 may receive fluids, such as air or water, or a gel.Preferably, fluid receiving valve 130 is a fluid valve with a threadedneck 124, capable of receiving adapter 132 in a threaded relationtherewith. A valve closure 134 may close either fluid receiving valve130 or adapter 132, as desired in order to further secure the fluid inthe fluid receiving chamber 120.

Adding FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5 to the consideration 120, the firstmaterial layer 152 cooperates with the second material layer 154 toprovide the desired durability, especially when considered with the atleast one cover or one decorative material layer 156. Fluid receivingvalve 130 may receive fluids, such as air or water, or a gel

Preferably, fluid receiving valve 130 is a fluid valve, capable ofreceiving adapter 132 in a threaded relation therewith. A typicaladapter is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,058 to Mathew Perrone,incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, a valve closure 134 mayclose either fluid receiving valve 130 or adapter 132, as desired inorder to further secure the fluid in the fluid receiving chamber 120. Atop plan view of durable pet bed 100 provides a circular appearance 138,sewing or welding 136 within the perimeter of pet bed 100.

Now considering FIG. 6, the durable pet bed 100 may have a doughnutshape 160. The inner fluid receiving chamber 120 is adapted to theappropriate shape therefore. Around the inner aperture 162 and the outerdiameter 166 of the doughnut shape 160 is secured an additional piece ofshaped material layer 164, preferably of the described bullet resistantmaterial.

The diameter of the inner aperture 162 is preferably up to about 15percent of the outer diameter 166 of the doughnut shape 160. Morepreferably, the diameter of the inner aperture 162 is preferably aboutone to about 12 percent of the outer diameter 166 of the doughnut shape160. Most preferably, the diameter of the inner aperture 162 ispreferably about three to about 10 percent of the outer diameter 166 ofthe doughnut shape 160.

Within the inner aperture 162, may optionally be placed a pillow 168(shown in FIG. 10). Preferably pillow 168 is fluid filled and structuredmuch like FIG. 3. Also, outer diameter 166 and inner aperture 162 may beprotected with the above-described bullet resistant material sewn orother similar material.

Turning now to FIG. 7, durable pet bed 100 of this invention may have arectangular shape 170 from the top view. Other parts are adjustedaccordingly with stitching or welding 136 (FIG. 2) assembling bed 100 inrectangular shape 170.

Turning now to FIG. 8, the durable pet bed 100 of this invention has apillow shape 180 secured to cover 156. Such securing is accomplished bydirect or pocket securing as desired. Pillow shape 180 may be forcomfort, aesthetics or other desired purposes.

With FIG. 9, the durable pet bed 100 in the corner triangular shape 190provides still another utilitarian function, with the desired comfort.Triangular shape 190 provides an efficient use of space, with thedesired comfort. Other shapes are operable as indicated by FIG. 2.

With the addition of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 to the consideration, pillowinsert 200 may be used with doughnut shape 160. Pillow insert 200 has astructure similar to the structure of durable bed 100 described in FIG.3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5. Therefore, pillow insert 200 is similar instructure to durable bed 100, but small enough to fit within thediameter of inner aperture 162.

This application; taken as a whole with the abstract, specification,claims, and drawings being combined; provides sufficient information fora person having ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention asdisclosed and claimed herein. Any measures necessary to practice thisinvention are well within the skill of a person having ordinary skill inthis art after that person has made a careful study of this disclosure.

Because of this disclosure and solely because of this disclosure,modification of this method and device can become clear to a personhaving ordinary skill in this particular art. Such modifications areclearly covered by this disclosure.

1. A durable pet bed containing a fluid for comfort comprising: a) afluid chamber being positioned within the durable pet bed; b) at leasttwo layers of a bullet resistant fabric protecting the fluid chamber; c)a fluid receiving valve communicating with the fluid chamber in order topermit a fluid to pass therethrough; and d) a cover concealing the atleast two layers of a bullet resistant fabric protecting the fluidchamber.
 2. The durable pet bed of claim 1 further comprising: a) thefluid chamber being adaptable to receive a gas, a gel, or liquid inorder to provide comfort and safety for a pet using the durable pet bed;and b) the cover including a decoration or a padding in order to concealthe bullet resistant material, and provide a desirable and functionalappearance.
 3. The durable pet bed of claim 2 further comprising: a) thebullet resistant material being a woven fabric; and b) the fluid chamberbeing a fluid-containing, durable material.
 4. The durable pet bed ofclaim 3 further comprising: a) the at least two layers of bulletresistant material being a woven material; and b) the fluid receivingvalve communicating with the fluid chamber and extending through the atleast two layers of bullet resistant material and the cover.
 5. Thedurable pet bed of claim 4 further comprising the at least two layers ofbullet resistant material being a nylon with a denier of 450 to
 1800. 6.The durable pet bed of claim 5 further comprising the at least twolayers of bullet resistant material being a nylon with a denier of 1500to
 1750. 7. The durable pet bed of claim 6 further comprising the atleast two layers of bullet resistant material being a nylon with adenier of 1650 to
 1725. 8. The durable pet bed of claim 4 furthercomprising: a) the fluid chamber being adaptable to receive a gas, agel, or liquid to provide comfort and safety for a pet using the durablepet bed; and b) the cover being a fleece fabric.
 9. The durable pet bedof claim 8 further comprising: a) the fluid receiving valve being aliquid or a gel receiving valve; b) the fleece cover being secured bygluing, sealing or stitching; and c) the fluid being a self sealingfluid in order to reduce or stop a leak from the fluid chamber.
 10. Thedurable pet bed of claim 8 further comprising: a) the fluid receivingvalve being a liquid or a gel receiving valve; b) the fleece cover beingsecured by gluing, sealing or stitching; c) the fluid chamber having aself sealing material in order to reduce or stop a leak from the fluidchamber; and d) fluid chamber being hermetically sealed or welded. 11.The durable pet bed of claim 8 further comprising: a) the fluidreceiving valve being a liquid or a gel receiving valve; b) the fleececover being secured by gluing, sealing or stitching; c) the fluid beinga self sealing fluid in order to reduce or stop a leak from the fluidchamber; and d) the fluid chamber having a self sealing material inorder to reduce or stop a leak from the fluid chamber.
 12. The durablepet bed of claim 11 further comprising the fluid receiving valve havinga conversion valve removably secured thereto in order to fill the bedwith a gas.
 13. The durable pet bed of claim 8 further comprising: a)the at least two layers of bullet resistant material having at least oneedge; and b) a strip of flashing skirt being be inserted at the at leastone edge in order to facilitate the stitching or welding.
 14. Thedurable pet bed of claim 13 further comprising: a) the durable pet bedhaving a doughnut shape with an inner aperture and an outer diameter; b)the inner aperture diameter being up to about 15 percent of the outerdiameter; and c) the strip of flashing skirt being inserted at the inneraperture and or the outer diameter in order to facilitate the stitchingor welding.
 15. The durable pet bed of claim 14 further comprising theinner aperture diameter being about three to about 10 percent of theouter diameter.
 16. The durable pet bed of claim 14 further comprising apillow insert filling the inner aperture.
 17. The durable pet bed ofclaim 8 further comprising the durable pet bed having a rectangularshape.
 18. The durable pet bed of claim 8 further comprising the durablepet bed having a pillow shape secured to the cover directly or pocket.19. The durable pet bed of claim 8 further comprising the durable petbed having a triangular shape for use in a corner of a room.
 20. Adurable pet bed containing a fluid for comfort and medical benefitscomprising: a) a fluid chamber being positioned within the durable petbed; b) at least two layers of a bullet resistant fabric protecting thefluid chamber; c) a fluid receiving valve communicating with the fluidchamber in order to permit a fluid to pass therethrough; d) a coverconcealing the at least two layers of a bullet resistant fabricprotecting the fluid chamber; e) the fluid chamber being adaptable toreceive a gas, a gel, or liquid in order to provide comfort and safetyfor a pet using the durable pet bed; f) the cover including a decorationor a padding in order to conceal the bullet resistant material, andprovide a desirable and functional appearance; g) the bullet resistantmaterial being a woven fabric; h) the fluid receiving valve extendingthrough the at least two layers of bullet resistant material and thecover; and i) the bullet resistant material being nylon with a denier of1650 to 1725.